UK CPI YoY came in at 2.6% vs 2.7% exp. and 2.8% previously (MoM at 0.3% vs 0.4% exp. and 0.4% previously)
UK Core CPI YoY 3.4% vs 3.4% exp. and 3.5% previously (MoM: 0.5% vs 0.4% previously)
UK Services CPI YoY 4.7% (Forecast 4.8%, Previous 5%)
GBPUSD gains more than 0.4% today climbing to the highest level since October 2024 and even slightly weaker CPI reading doesn't stop British sterling from strengthening vs US dollar. USDIDX loses 0.6% on renewed trade war concerns.
Source: xStation5
Daily summary: Indices and crypto decline amid rising oil prices 🚩 Gold and the US dollar move higher
Oil surges 11% amid escalating Middle-East conflict 📈VIX gains driven by fear on Wall Street
Bitcoin loses the momentum again 📉Ethereum slides 5%
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